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In this popular Malvani (from the western coast of India) curry, the delicate flavors of coconut are a perfect complement to the taste of the prawns. It is a dish that overlaps Goan and Mangalorean-style dishes—coastal Indian communities famous for their cuisine. In this curry recipe, prawns are cooked in coconut oil with a spicy tamarind gravy. Make the most of this dish by serving it over a bed of rice alongside garlic naan.

Authentic, delicious fish recipes in India are also known as machli. Various regions of India offer different takes on seafood, particularly fish and prawn dishes. True to its seaside orientation, Mangalorean cuisine is almost primarily made up of seafood. The people there eat seafood multiple times a day and mainly live off of the foods that the tropical climate provides such as coconut.

Tips

Frozen shrimp: Most shrimp come frozen. To quick-thaw before cooking, put the amount you need in a ziplock bag, remove the air as best as you can, then run the bagged shrimp under a steady stream of running cool water for 5 to 10 minutes. If not bagged, the shrimp can become waterlogged.

Overcooked shrimp: Avoid overcooking your shrimp. The recipe calls for three minutes, but turn off the heat sooner if the shrimp have turned pink and are starting to curl up.

Garnishing Indian food: This is easy with almonds, grooved lemon slices, finely chopped fresh herbs such as fresh coriander or cilantro, as well as julienned orange peels. These all serve as creative ways to make the presentation of your dish appealing.

Big family meals: An excellent way to stretch the dish for larger parties or family get-togethers is to double the gravy in this recipe and add fish to the second half of the sauce. It will give you two distinct dinners that more people can enjoy.

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